cross training

NW FITNESS MAGAZINE Plyometrics Written By: Justin Hickman As a personal trainer I’ve used and heard of many different training systems and techniques, one system that has always delivered results in terms of performance, challenge and satisfaction for the athlete is Plyometric training. Plyometrics, or Plyos, has been sweeping through the fitness industry for years now. This training style has been making a buzz again because of its fun, explosive, and result driven nature. The athletic and explosive training is a great way to burn calories, sculpt muscle, and most importantly increase performance. Plyometric workouts can include anything…

“K-MO” ~an interview with fan favorite, Kevin Moss From jumping hurdles as a college track star, to communicating battlefield intelligence in Iraq as a Forward Observer, to a cyber consultant working for Microsoft, to a Northwest bodybuilding champion, this family man has done it all. We sat down with NPC middleweight and masters champion Kevin Moss for an in depth interview about life, athletics, and a bright future… Quick Facts: Name: Kevin Moss…

Cross Training Workout – functional Fitness Written by Rob Sax Model – Jen turnbull box jump (part B makes this a step up….did you want it to be a step up or a box jump?) a) Swing arms back to gain momentum for jump. Weight concentrated in middle foot. b) land with knees bent and feet on box. Back straight! c) extend knees and stand up until hips are completely open. Tire flip (ad…

NW Fitness Magazine Cross Training Buzz Move over cookie cutter gyms and stale workout routines! There’s a new craze sweeping the fitness community. CROSSFIT! It’s not anything new. Close your eyes and imagine the Rocky IV training montage. Stripped down workouts that take out the high tech and leave a brutal yet oddly beautiful workout. It goes beyond any gym by not just transforming your body, but your mind. Leave all your preconceived notions at…